Pirates' minor leaguers suspended for 50 games after doping offence
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Fri Jul 25, 4:33 PM ET
Both right-handers tested positive for anabolic steroids, according to Major League Baseball. Carrasco tested positive for a metabolite of nandrolone. Figuera tested positive for stanozolol metabolites.
Both suspensions were effective immediately.
Carrasco, playing for the Pirates in the Venezuelan Summer League, was 7-1 with a 2.82 ERA in 12 starts. Figuera, also in Venezuela, was 6-2 with a 3.09 ERA.
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